Its also the same drug class as Wegovy, which is FDA-approved specifically for weight loss
[2] [1] PubChem lists Tesamorelin under CAS 218949-48-5 (monoisotopic mass 5,132.7166 Da) and Ipamorelin under CAS 170851-70-4 (monoisotopic mass 711.3857 Da)
When specific nutrients reach the small intestine, they interact with receptors on L-cells, triggering GLP-1 release
So, if someone has a pervasive thyroid issue and they haven't addressed it appropriately and they lose weight because of a GLP 1, they go off of a GLP 1, they still have the same darn thyroid issue
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) Tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist activating two separate hormone pathways simultaneously
Most patients lose 4 to 8 pounds in the first month